Texas convict's ambush murder and harsh prison abuse story
A detailed account recounts an ambush murder by a Texas convict, his capture in Dallas, and execution. It describes brutal prison conditions, inspector abuses, lashings, and a daring inmate escape that led to guards' deaths, with life sentences for the two men and a preview of Mr. Wilson's forthcoming serial on Texas penitentiaries.
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Yistoikius
Dallas
Mintis
Wilson
Hogg
Gelray
Japanese Antiforeign Sentiment Grows Abroad
Tokio dispatch reports special correspondence from San Francisco portraying rising anti Japanese feeling at home and abroad. The specials claim widespread, accelerating anti Japanese sentiment is fueling unrest and inflaming public opinion among Japanese people.
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Tokio
Asahi
San Prenciso
Shoulder Pad Saves Conductor From Knife Attack
Padding on the conductor GE N DeAtley’s shoulder deflected a knife strike by an unknown assailant on a San Pedro avenue streetcar. DeAtley escaped with a slight shoulder wound as the assailant fled. Willian Withington, aiding the attacker, was arrested on peace disturbance charges after police stopped the scene.
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Ge.n. DeAtey
San Pedro Avenue
Tegre
DeAtley
Elmira Street
Fama
Cnat
Willian Withington
Cake Walk Rivalry Sparks Disturbance at Court
A dispute over who could perform the best cake walk led to a melee outside the Gal licher’s alter between Starr and Crockett on Wednesday afternoon. In police court testimony, bricks were hurled and three pistol shots fired injuring no one. Supposed participants include Lula Negro woman Whitfield Brown and Lonise Scott, each charged with assault.
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Ficht
Gallicher
Starr
Crockett
Fternoon
Ural
Ona
Lwa
Ag Mtha Snd
Whitfield Brown
Lonise Scott
Probation Plan Praised After Juvenile Review
A probation plan for juvenile delinquents drew support when a group of youths was released on probation. Judge Shook described the approach as promising, with each youth told to return in a few days to report progress. Several names appeared in the report, though some details were unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conny Judie
Tudee
Selon
White Bors
Peculiar Basket Accident Injures Sanger Jiras
Sanger Jiras was injured in a store accident when a wire basket broke and struck her on the head. The wire basket toppled from a display, causing the basket to press against her skull and force contact with her comb.
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Whee
Tex
Feb
Sanger Jiras
Burial Permits Reported For Several Local Deaths
Burial permits list several recent deaths with ages and causes. Ceveré Moree aged 1 hour died Friday at South Taned atrech. Jane Cole aged 72 died of sardine failure. Maffei Marcherita aged 77 died February 1 from dropsy. Interment noted at local cemeteries.
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Ceveré Moree
Unclear Recipe Fragments From A Damaged Page
Fragmentary text describes mixing halts, glycerine, and pine another unclear substance with questionable quantities and procedure. Instructions are jagged and inconsistent, mentioning doses per day and shaking, with references to a concentrated plate and a screw fan case. The damaged source omits coherent steps and safe guidance.
White Wolf Stock Food ad claims Morac sind cow feed
An ad touts White Wolf Stock Food as ideal for Morac sind cows. It lists alfalfa and other ingredients and promises improved health. The text references nearby Wilkens Mills and a five o'clock window, implying a local sale or distribution point.
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Cmt Bay
Wilkens Mills
Five Years Before I Began Miles Heart Remedy
Mrs. C. C. Gorkey of Northfield Virginia describes five years of heart trouble with left side pain and breathlessness. After six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she reports being cured. The ad claims heart weakness arises from nerve and muscle fatigue and promises a refund if no benefit.
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Miles
15000 Ask Pardon for Ex-Gov Taylor
Louisville Ky Feb 20 A petition signed by 15000 Kentucky citizens asks Governor Wilson to pardon former Governor W S Taylor former Secretary of State Charles Finley and John L Powers The effort spans party lines and asks the governor to consider the matter in due course.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Willson
Caleb Powers
W. &. Taylor
Charles Finley
John L. Powers
Monday Or Friday Debate Stirs House In Fun
Washington Feb 29 A parliamentary mix up in the house of representatives sparked laughter as members argued whether yesterday was Friday or Monday. Speaker and Journal clashed over the day while members pressed for private calendar business as the house paused for the week.
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Washington
D.C
House of Representatives
M. Way
Ant Rile
Sis
Tannessae
An. Gayadier
Sun
Houses
Grand Duke Vladimir Buried in Fortress St Peter and Paul
The funeral rites for Grand Duke Vladimir were held at Fortress St Peter and St Paul after a procession from the Neva bank. Foreign representatives did not attend the ceremony, which proceeded with church and state officials in attendance at the cathedral fortress.
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Vladimir
Ho Ehwtch
Etare
Jury Cancels Deed in 96000 Deal
The Forty-fifth District Court ordered cancellation of a deed to Texas Quarry Corp. in a case brought by Hugh Knight. The jury found the contract tied to the deed was not kept and awarded Knight relief, with the record showing the parties received a stock payment of about 97,000.
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Texas
Corpang
Forty-fifth District Court
Hugh Knight
Coumpory
Krdgnt
Horse Involved Crash Leaves Driver Unconscious
A horse pulled a cart and carried a driver who was found unconscious after the mishap on East Myrtle Street. Degnan suffered a heart failure and collapsed on the dusted board. The horse continued toward the Desnin residence before the rider regained consciousness and was believed out of immediate danger.
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Myrtle Street
Degnan
Desnin
Suldanne
Denman
Balderama Faces Burglary Charge in Thirtyseventh District Court
Vicente Baldeyaa Balderama is charged with burglary after a Nov. 29 break in at a Mexican resident’s home. The witness identifies Balderama, with defense and district attorney’s statements noting his claimed alibi and character. Judge Dwyer set a $100 bond and ordered district attorney to investigate for possible discharge.
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Barer
Halderamy
Bomn
Didge Dwyer
Balderama
Soldiers Give Big Show at Fort Sam Houston Post Review
A full dress garrison review at Fort Sam Houston, the first in months, drew about 1500 officers and spectators including tourists. Colonel Crane inspected cavalry, artillery, signal corps, and staff units while crowds stood behind barriers to prevent accidents.
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Fort Sam Houston
Way Field
Port Sam Houston
Crane
Dickinson May Be Secretary of War
Cincinnati February 20 There were many calls on the president elect from old friends and neighbors as Taft prepares to visit Philadelphia. J M Dickinson general counsel of the Hindla Central system is mentioned as presenting circumstantial evidence that a decision has been reached on the secretary of war post in Taft's cabinet. Dickinson may have been under consideration for some time for the post.
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Cincinnati
Fen
Phila
Taft
Philadelpha
J. M. Dickinson
Hindla
Dickinson
POUND NOTICE for two Jersey cattle in city pound
Taken up and in city pound at corner Trinity and Bull streets on February 10, 1904. One fine light brown Jersey heifer about 2 years old with no blind. one brown Jersey bull calf with white spots on side. If not redeemed before sale, they will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the pound on February 28, 1909 at 12 oclock noon. CHAS VAN HIPER, Marshal. Attest: PROD FREES, City Clerk.
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Trinity and
Bull Streets
Pountt
Nelock Fm
Superintendent Lukin to Attend National Teachers Meeting
Superintendent Chas J Lukin will travel tonight to Chicago for the National Educational meeting of superintendents. He will be hosted in Dallas by State Superintendent Ut J Cousing and Prof Arthur Lefevre. A large Texas delegation is expected, with invitations for the 1910 Texas association meeting and likely discussion of a statewide education fight.
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Chas. J. Lukin
Qhicaga
Dallas
Ut. J. Cousing
Arthur Lefevre
Oly Selinats
Texas
Aines
Exes
Curfew Law Meeting Still Undecided
A Weld morning meeting in the Woman's club room gathered representatives from the WGC T U Vihe Twenteth Century club and Wearman's club to discuss a future meeting on curfew law passage. No firm plans on date speakers or arrangements were made, but Judge Shook’s suggestion may guide a future session next week.
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Woman's Club
Judze
Sore
Chyapneals Room
San Antonian to Represent Texas at Taft Inauguration
Col Roy W Hearne of San Antonio has been appointed by Governor Campbell to represent Texas at the Washington inauguration on March 4 when William H Taft is sworn in as president. Major General J F Bell requested a Texas delegate from military or guard leadership. Hearne will depart before March 1 after notification by State Adjutant General J O Newton.
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Roy W. Hearne
San Antonio
Second Infantry
Texas National Guard
Campbell
Texas
Washington, D. C
William H. Taft
United States
J. F. Bell
Bell
Cunnyball
Col. Hearne
J. O. Newton
Washington
Fall of Alamo carnival feature planned by Springs
The Springs Carnival Association plans a three part production titled The Ball of the Alamo to reproduce the battle's events in a realistic plaza setting. J Flind Walker heads the program committee arranging scenery and soldier roles for the Texan and Mexican sides with electric lights on Houston and nearby streets.
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The
Springs Carnival Association
J. Flind Walker
Min Attred
Houston
sCoyn- Mere
May Still Unable to Speak on Train Accident
Broking B May remains confined to bed at his parents home 221 West Johnson Street after being injured by a fall from a train on the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line last week. He is improving but cannot yet provide details of the incident which killed his companion Heary Clements. A J May told his father a statement may be taken Monday morning.
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B. May
West Johnson Street
Heary Clements
Galveston, Harisburge
San Antonio
A. J. May
Father
Idason
Building and Loan Firm Formed in Austin by Clifton George Co
A short issued yesterday in Austin announces Clifton George company of San Antonio as incorporators. Clifton George, Charles Wel dort and E. McMillen listed. Capital stock $50,000. The firm will operate a loan and building company, first developing Alamo Heights with other recently started projects.
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Austin
Clifton George Company
San Antonio
Clifton George
Charles Weldort
8. McMillen
Alamo Heights
Inaugural Parade Set With 81060 Marchers From U S Forces
Washington reports that over eighty one thousand men will march in the inaugural parade on March 4. The lineup includes 22,008 soldiers sailors and marines of the regular services guardsmen and independent units, plus cadets from West Point and Annapolis. Also noted are rival white and nine wearves groups applying for nusiliong in the line alongside musicians.
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Washington, D. C
Comugilier
Fire truck kills firemen mascot in New York
Mite, the Baritone, the best loved dog of the city fire department, was run over and killed by a fire truck while crossing a street. The dog, a large Dalmatian named Mike, was known at nearly every firehouse in Manhattan and the Bronx and will be buried with ceremony.
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New York
Mite
Thre Ely
Pittieth
Lexington Avenue
Mike
Second Avenue
Ceremay
Fie
Manhattan
Bronx
Taft Buys Heavy Horse From Massivern Farmer
President elect Taft has purchased Hot Strings a six year old hunter type gelding from Tate Sterritt of Massivern farm Virginia. The 17 hands high horse weighs about 1260 pounds with calm manners and strong build described as ideal weight. Taft rode him during a visit to Hol Springs and plans to keep the horse after moving into the White House.
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Washington
Tr. U
Taft
Tate Sterritt
Hot Strings
Compelitees
White House
Cratddan
Oki Sam Purdy
Staf
Hol Springs
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San Antono Commission
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